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Weckbach Family History

Weckbach Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Weisbach, Leinbach, Leimbach, Erbach, Gehlbach, Eschbach, Eckrich

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Where is the Weckbach family from?

You can see how Weckbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weckbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weckbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Weckbach families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Weckbach's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Weckbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weckbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Weckbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weckbach. 100% of Weckbach men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Weckbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Weckbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weckbach census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 65 immigration records available for the last name Weckbach. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 144 military records available for the last name Weckbach. For the veterans among your Weckbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weckbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Weckbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Weckbach in 1963 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weckbach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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